Why did it take so many years for the television to become common in amarican homes

Not many houses had electricity still.

It may be written down (as in the united states) or it may be unwritten (as in great britain). this is the 1787 meeting at which the  constitution of the united states  was debated and agreed upon. this was a 1787 meeting called by congress to amend the articles of the confederation.

D. restrict the freedom of the press.